WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — The Exeter-West Greenwich School Committee met behind closed doors Tuesday night to discuss a possible formal investigation into allegations against high school Principal Kristen Stringfellow.
The committee did not vote on whether to launch an investigation. A student-led petition calling for Stringfellow’s removal has gathered more than 560 signatures.
Superintendent James Erinakes declined to answer NBC 10’s questions after the meeting, saying he would release a statement Wednesday morning.
“I’ll send out a comment tomorrow morning, but I’m not answering questions tonight,” Erinakes said.
Students at Exeter-West Greenwich Senior High School have accused Stringfellow of intimidation and disrespect, saying they feel belittled and spoken down to…